ENGAGE IN STEAM

Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math

“Look beyond the present circumstances, imagine a brighter future.”

“Look beyond the present circumstances, imagine a brighter future.”

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Student Scholarship Opportunities

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Meet Sossena Wood a Bio-Engineer!

Discovering You: Sosena Wood | NBC Learn

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COVID-19 Vaccine Information

COVID-19 vaccination is an important tool to end the COVID-19 pandemic and reopen the economy.


More info from San Diego County

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*OPEN TO ALL STUDENTS*

The Adelante Latino Conference gives students an opportunity to meet and interact with successful Latino professionals who work in a variety of fields. Students will gain a better understanding and appreciation of what it takes to achieve their own educational and career goals and empower students as they plan for their future. More details HERE


  • Entrepreneurs – Own your own business
  • Arts & Entertainment
  • Medical Careers
  • Serve with Honor, Pride and Valor: Military and Law Enforcement Careers
  • Yes, you can go to College – EAOP talks to students about going to college
  • Paying for College: Everyone can go to college
  • ...and many more topics


Registration HERE

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Earth Day: April 22, 2021 “Restore Our Earth"

What is Earth Day Celebration 2021 ? 10 Important Facts and History | Animated Explanation Video
South Bay Earth Day @Home

South Bay Earth Day @Home

Join the City of Chula Vista on April 22 from 4 to 6 p.m. for the first ever Virtual South Bay Earth Day celebration. We will be showcasing many fun, sustainable activities, products, and services that will help you reduce your impact on the environment, save money and live a greener lifestyle. Be inspired to be more environmentally friendly with topics that range from zero waste living to how to properly compost your own waste. This free virtual event welcomes all ages, so gather friends and family to show Mother Nature some love this Earth Day!

Sessions

  • Ask the Recycler Interactive Q & A
  • Zero Waste Living Presentation
  • Backyard Composting Live Stream
  • Chicken Keeping Benefits Live Stream
  • Food Waste Presentation
  • Home Energy Efficiency Presentation
  • Repurposed Clothing Fashion Presentation
  • and more

More details and registration HERE

South Bay Earth Day @Home

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2021 Virtual Festival Coming April 24 - May 2

It's been a long year since our last Festival, but we're proud to say that we're back for 2021! It's going to look a bit different since we won't be in person like we normally are, but that's not going to stop us from creating special #STEAM moments and memories for the whole family.


In this new virtual format, we're excited to bring the Festival back to an even larger audience. Programming will be FREE and accessible from any device with an Internet connection, so please share the event far and wide to anyone you think might be interested. More info HERE

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TritonHacks is a hackathon for high school students from underserved communities in San Diego, organized by a group of students at UCSD. We hope to create more opportunities for students from schools that lack access to resources in computer science and engineering.

Register HERE


If you would like to learn more about our motivations we have also written a Medium article here. The hackathon will be held online on the 15th-16th of May 2021. Participants will be able to explore different areas of computer science, including data science, app development, design, and web development, through workshops and projects.
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🌻 Summer STEAM Opportunity 🌼

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UC San Diego Science Program Unites Students on Both Sides of Border
High School Students Opportunity

High School Students Opportunity

The ENLACE summer research program at UC San Diego aims to encourage the participation of students and researchers in the sciences and engineering, while promoting cross-border friendships. The program is an opportunity to explore a variety of interests through work on varied projects, while challenging the person to always consider science in the context of societal needs. The announcement of the program can be found here.


This year’s program will be virtual and with no cost for participation. Application deadline is April 23, 2021. Details and application information HERE.

High School Students Opportunity

🌻 Summer STEAM Opportunity 🌼

Salk Institute Heithoff-Brody High School Summers Scholars Program

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The Salk Institute is proud to present the Heithoff-Brody High School Summers Scholars program this summer. The program is offered as part of a partnership with the Biocom Institute Life Science Young Leaders High School Internship program. The eight-week paid internship is an opportunity for high school students to gain real-life experience performing scientific research while developing skill sets needed for a STEM careers.



The program is scheduled to take place from June 21st to August 13th. The program is a hybrid program, students will be expected to dedicate 25 – 30 hours per week to the program. Students will spend approximately 5 to 10 hours working in a Salk lab with their assigned mentor. Deadline to APPLY April 7th


Full Details and Application HERE

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🌻 Summer STEAM Opportunity 🌼

The San Diego State University (SDSU) Women in Engineering (WE) are proud to announce a new summer program for black students to gain engineering skills. WE BELIEVE : WomEn and Black Empowered Learners Interning in Engineering EnVironmEnts is a four-week internship for 20 high school and community college students selected from around San Diego County.

Access Interest Form HERE

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San Diego State University's College of Engineering Femineer® Program is excited to cohost our 1st virtual Femineer® Summit on May 12, 2021 with our fellow university affiliate partners at Cal Poly Pomona! Current Femineer® students are invited to showcase their Creative Robotics, Wearable Technology, or Pi Robotics projects to other students and local STEM students and partners in addition to participate in a Q&A session with inspirational female STEM leaders and industry partners. Registration is FREE.


REGISTER HERE before April 30, 2021 or until all spots are filled.

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🌻 Summer STEAM Opportunity 🌼

11th & 12th Grade Students Invited to Participate

  • Learning how to program in Python and infusing computational techniques to solve problems in engaging settings such as games and cryptography.

More details HERE

Registration form HERE

Registration deadline May 31st, 2021

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Spring 2021 Parent University

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Presented by UCSD Extension Faculty

Watch Fall 2020 series here

Registration HERE

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Be the face and/or the voice of SUHSD STEAM!

SUHSD STEAM is inviting high school students (9th-12th) to volunteer as video or podcasts hosts. You will have the freedom to select the topic, theme, program, opportunity, or idea for the STEAM marketing efforts.


Your participation will be virtual! However, you will be able to tally hours of community service that can help you pursue your after high school plans.


Application form HERE

Use your school email address to access application

STEAM Talks - Episode I: "Aerospace Defense Industry"

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Distance Learning Support

Visit the distance learning resource page developed to provide families in Sweetwater Union High School District support during school closures. Here you will find enrichment resources for middle and high school students, helpful videos, and articles to support your child's learning at home. Link HERE

UCSD ENLACE Virtual Summer Research Experience

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Girls Who Code Summer Immersion Program

Application closes mid March

The signature Girls Who Code Summer Immersion Program will be running virtually in 2021. The 2-week opportunity is available to rising sophomore, junior, and senior girls—trans and cis—and non-binary students. No prior computer science experience is required. Flyer HERE.


Full details HERE

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National City 16 Weeks of STEAM

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National City 16 Weeks of STEAM offers families enrichment opportunities that focus on science, technology, engineering, art, and math with a special emphasis on conservation.


Each week your family will have investigations, key wonderings, opportunities to explore, interviews with key people in the community and virtual field trips.

Full details HERE

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🎉 Service Award Challenge 🎉

International Winner: Otay Ranch High School!

International Winner: Otay Ranch High School!

VEX Mustang Robotics [Galaxy’s Edge School IRHS Chapter]


Information about the award: The REC International Robotics Honor Society Service Award is presented to an IRHS High School Chapter which best demonstrates how Service – Learning has impacted both their program and the community in which they serve. More details HERE.

International Winner: Otay Ranch High School!

Project submitted: “Mustang Alumni Symposium Series”

This project started with the goal of providing students worldwide with the chance to listen to the experiences of Mustang alumni. They have chosen different pathways in life, accumulating various experiences and lessons they can share. Most importantly, they are able to guide us with advice as they are further along the paths we wish to pursue. In doing so, students around the world are able to learn the different career paths that branch from a passion for robotics as well as gain more insight on their potential pathways.

Access Mustang Alumni Symposium Series HERE


Congratulations Mustang Robotics & Coach Chad Pearson!

Video Spotlight - Kimi Walker

Kimi Walker, Otay Ranch High School graduate. She shares her high school experiences in VEX Robotics (Mustang Robotics team 507) and her life at West Point.
Symposium Series Episode 10-VEX Mustang Robotics 507

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Online Video Challenge Results 🎉

Online Video Challenge Results 🎉

Congratulations to San Ysidro High School VEX Cougarbots Team 8301B for being selected as a FINALIST with their video submission titled "Community". Watch their video HERE
Online Video Challenge Results 🎉
"Being the Change" - AHS VEX 97101G

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🎉 College Board's 2020 AP Computer Science Female Diversity Award

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The College Board announced recipients of its annual AP Computer Science Female Diversity Award, recognizing schools for achieving gender equality in AP® Computer Science A (CSA) and/or AP Computer Science Principles (CSP). Schools honored with the AP Computer Science Female Diversity Award have taken a critical step toward closing the gender gap in the field of computer science, where women have historically been underrepresented.

CONGRATULATIONS! 🎉 for Achieving Gender Equality in Computer Science Education


  • Mar Vista High School
  • Montgomery High School
  • Sweetwater High School

Read full press release HERE.

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🎉 2021 Sweetwater STEM-Research Fair AWARDS

2021 STEM Research Fair Awards

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NMSI Student Support [AP STEM Courses at SUHSD NMSI high schools]

NMSI Student Support [AP STEM Courses at SUHSD NMSI high schools]

This school year the National Math Science Initiative (NMSI) program supported by the Department of Defense (DoD) is back with a 4th year of Transition out of our NMSI College Readiness Program (CRP) 3-year grant that ended last school year.
NMSI Student Support [AP STEM Courses at SUHSD NMSI high schools]
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SUHSD NMSI partner high schools with AP STEM student supports: Bonita Vista High School, Chula Vista High School, Eastlake High School, Hilltop High School, Mar Vista High School, Montgomery High School, Olympian High School, Otay Ranch High School, Southwest High School, and Sweetwater High School.


AP STEM Courses Supported: AP English Language, AP Calculus AB, AP Calculus BC, AP Computer Science Principles, AP Computer Science A, AP Statistics, AP Biology, AP Chemistry, AP Physics 1, AP Physics 2, AP Physics C:Mechanics, and AP Environmental Science.

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LIVE NMSI Student Study Sessions Start Late January

LIVE NMSI Student Study Sessions Start Late January

NMSI’s student supports offer 12 LIVE sessions of STEM Advanced Placement, topic-specific learning and review delivered by a NMSI coach. Each session is also supported by asynchronous materials that students can access on their own schedule.

LIVE NMSI Student Study Sessions Start Late January

This program allows students to engage with high quality materials both on their own time and with a NMSI content coach.

Info for AP STEM Students at SUHSD NMSI schools

Questions? NMSI Point of Contact (POC) at each SUHSD-NMSI high school HERE

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Know Thyself

Know Thyself

Know thyself by understanding your own strengths, interests, and aspirations. Log into your FREE online account > Take the online assessment > Explore your interest > Find your purpose


Log into Thrively HERE using your district google email account


Every SUHSD (middle and high school) student has FREE access to Thrively - Check your account and learn about yourself!

Know Thyself

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Learn Coding by Programming Virtual Robots with VEXcode VR

VEXcode VR is an easy to use web based platform that allows you to code a virtual robot using either Block-based coding environment powered by Scratch Blocks, or a custom developed Text-based Python interface.

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🌻 Summer STEAM Opportunity 🌼

MIT Beaver Works Summer Institute

The Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) Beaver Works Summer Institute is a

rigorous, world-class STEM program for talented and passionate high school students.


Are you a curious student who sees possibilities?

You are a perfect fit for the Beaver Works Summer Institute (BWSI)!

In 2021, BWSI will offer courses as hybrid distance learning opportunities; Autonomous Race Car, Build a CubeSat, Serious Game Design and Development with Artificial Intelligence (AI), etc.

Flyer HERE

More info and Application HERE

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"Early Start" High School Internship

"Early Start" High School Internship

Are you interested in Computer Science?

CS foreach is partnering with Triton Software Engineering (TSE for short) to offer "Early Start". Early Start is a program that offers high school students internship roles in organization-led projects at UCSD, allowing students to interact closely with collegiate projects and mentors.



Application HERE

"Early Start" High School Internship

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University of California San Diego (UCSD)

UCSD CREATE "STEM 10+ Series Outreach"

Series of bilingual (Español) videos to explore STEM

Access them by clicking HERE

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Living Coast Virtual Nature Series

Living Coast Virtual Nature Series

Discover nature in a whole new light, through a virtual nature series hosted on our social media platform. Episodes include tidepooling, hiking, kayaking, wildlife photography, herping, birding, and more! Series includes several spotlighted topics and webinars with guest speakers:

  • March 12 - Photographing Wildlife
  • April 23 - Birding Locally
  • May 7 - Spotting Reptiles & Amphibians
  • June 4 - Identifying Plants & Habitats

Follow Episodes HERE

Living Coast Virtual Nature Series
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All details HERE

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WBC Women Leaders Survey: Collaboration #1 in Top Ten Leadership Traits for 2021

Collaboration tops the list in a survey from the Women Business Collaborative (WBC) and Women’s Leadership Magazine USA in an issue out this week. Over one hundred WBC champions featured in the magazine identified the traits most important in meeting the challenges and opportunities for leaders in 2021.

Read More Here

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As a result, we shifted our focus into evaluating the impact of 5G NR on commercially-available UWB indoor positioning systems through meticulous testing. Ultimately, both studies culminated into successful paper submissions for AIAA and IEEE conferences, the latter being the 2019 Indoor Positioning and Indoor Navigation Conference in Pisa, Italy (See Video Here).


Learn more details about Hector's research HERE (page 10)

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STEAM programs and activities in San Diego

STEAM programs and activities in San Diego

San Diego as a STEM-rich region needs to be ready for the challenges and opportunities of tomorrow. The San Diego STEM ECO System connects the community with regional STEAM events and programs. Find a STEAM Opportunity for you today! HERE.

STEAM programs and activities in San Diego

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College and Career Readiness Office\STEAM

College and Career Readiness Office\STEAM

College and Career Readiness Office\STEAM

670 L Street Suite C, Chula Vista, CA, United States jesus.ulloa-higuera@sweetwaterschool.org 619-796-7700 ccr.sweetwaterschools.org/STEAM

Follow us on Twitter @SUHSD_STEAM & share your STEAM news in Twitter #sweetSTEAM

or email the STEAM Programs Coordinator to share your SUHSD STEAM programs, activities, and events at jesus.ulloa-higuera@sweetwaterschools.org

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SUHSD Board of Trustees

Paula Hall, Dr. Adrian Arancibia, Nicholas Segura, Arturo Solis, Frank A. Tarantino

Dr. Moises Aguirre -Interim Superintendent-

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